Carrying Frame Assembly

ABSTRACT

A carrying frame assembly includes a frame that is longitudinally elongated to extend along a full length of a user&#39;s back when the frame is worn on the user&#39;s back. The frame has a pair of load supports to support a pack of shingles on the frame thereby facilitating the user to carry the pack of shingles up a ladder. A pair of waist straps is each coupled to the frame for extending around the user&#39;s waist. The pair of waist straps is matable to each other to secure the frame to the user&#39;s back. A plurality of shoulder straps is provided and each of the shoulder straps is coupled to the frame for wearing the frame on the user&#39;s back.

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The disclosure relates to carrying devices and more particularly pertains to a new carrying device for carrying roofing shingles up a ladder. The device includes a frame and a pair of load supports attached to the frame for supporting a pack of roofing shingles. The device includes a waist belt and a pair of shoulder belts for securing the frame on a user's back thereby facilitating the user to safely carry the pack of roofing shingles up a ladder.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The prior art relates to carrying devices including a carrying hook that has a series of straps that can be secured to a user's body thereby facilitating the user to carry one or more construction panels. The prior art discloses a body harness that includes a hook for carrying rebar. The prior art discloses a carrying bracket that includes a pair of slotted members extending upwardly from a curved panel and a level pivotally coupled to the pair of slotted members. The prior art discloses a carrying device that includes a pair of shoulder cups that rest on a user's shoulders, a pair of handles for gripping and a hook for supporting a load thereby facilitating the load to be supported on the user's shoulder.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a frame that is longitudinally elongated to extend along a full length of a user's back when the frame is worn on the user's back. The frame has a pair of load supports to support a pack of shingles on the frame thereby facilitating the user to carry the pack of shingles up a ladder. A pair of waist straps is each coupled to the frame for extending around the user's waist. The pair of waist straps is matable to each other to secure the frame to the user's back. A plurality of shoulder straps is provided and each of the shoulder straps is coupled to the frame for wearing the frame on the user's back.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a carrying frame assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new carrying device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6 , the carrying frame assembly 10 generally comprises a frame 12 which is longitudinally elongated such that the frame 12 extends along a full length of a user's back 14 when the frame 12 is worn on the user's back 14. The frame 12 has a pair of load supports 16 each being integrated into the frame 12 and each of the load supports 16 can support a pack of roofing shingles 18 on the frame 12 thereby facilitating the user to carry the pack of roofing shingles 18 up a ladder 20. The frame 12 comprises a plurality of horizontal members 22 extending between a plurality of vertical members 24, and each of the vertical members 24 has a length that is greater than the length of the horizontal members 22.

The plurality of horizontal members 22 includes a top member 26, a bottom member 28 and a middle member 30. Each of the load supports 16 is coupled to and extends rearwardly away from the bottom member 28 and each of the load supports 16 has a distal end 32 with respect to the bottom member 28. Additionally, each of the load supports 16 has a bend 34 positioned between the bottom member 28 and the distal end 32 to define a first portion 36 forming an angle with a second portion 38. The first portion 36 of each of the load supports 16 is oriented perpendicular to the bottom member 28 such that the first portion 36 of each of the load supports 16 can support the pack of roofing shingles 18. Furthermore, the second portion 38 of each of the load supports 16 is oriented parallel to the vertical members 24 to inhibit the pack of roofing shingles 18 from falling rearwardly off of the load supports 16.

A head rest 40 is coupled to the frame 12 to facilitate the user's head 42 to rest against the head rest 40 when the frame 12 is worn. The head rest 40 comprises a pair of stems 44 each extending upwardly from the top member 26. The head rest 40 includes a cushion 46 that has a front surface 48 and a perimeter surface 50, and the perimeter surface 50 is coupled to a distal end 52 of each of the stems 44 such that the user's head 42 rests against the front surface 48. The cushion 46 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort for the user.

A plurality of upper back cushions 54 is provided and each of the upper back cushions 54 is coupled to the frame 12 such that the user's back 14 rests against the upper back cushions 54 when the frame 12 is worn. Each of the upper back cushions 54 has a front side 56 and a back side 58, and the back side 58 of each of the upper back cushions 54 is coupled to a respective one of the vertical members 24. Additionally, each of the upper back cushions 54 is positioned between the middle member 30 and the top member 26. Each of the upper back cushions 54 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort for the user.

A lower back cushion 60 is coupled to the frame 12 and the user's back 14 rests against the lower back cushion 60 when the frame 12 is worn. The lower back cushion 60 has a rear side 62 and a forward side 64, and the rear side 62 is coupled to the bottom member 28. Additionally, the lower back cushion 60 is elongated to extend along a substantial length of the bottom member 28. The lower back cushion 60 is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort for the user.

A pair of waist straps 66 is provided and each of the waist straps 66 is coupled to the frame 12 such that each of the waist straps 66 can be extended around the user's waist 68. The pair of waist straps 66 is matable to each other to form a closed loop for securing the frame 12 to the user's back 14. Each of the waist straps 66 extends away from a respective one of the vertical members 24 and each of the waist straps 66 is aligned with the bottom member 28. Each of the waist straps 66 has a distal end 70 with respect to the respective vertical member 24. A first one of the waist straps 72 has a plurality of holes 74 extending through the first waist strap 72. A second one of the waist straps 76 has a buckle 78 which is coupled to the distal end 70 of the second waist strap 76. The buckle 78 insertably receives the distal end 70 of the first waist strap 72 and the buckle 78 engages a respective one of the holes 74 in the first waist strap 72 for tightening the waist straps 66 around the user's waist 68.

A plurality of shoulder straps 80 is provided and each of the shoulder straps 80 is coupled to the frame 12. Additionally, each of the shoulder straps 80 can be extended over a respective one of the user's shoulders 82 for wearing the frame 12 on the user's back 14. Each of the shoulder straps 80 is a looped around a respective one of the vertical members 24 and each of the shoulder straps 80 has a distal end 84. The plurality of shoulder straps 80 includes a set of upper shoulder straps 86 and a set of lower shoulder straps 88. Each of lower shoulder straps 88 has a plurality of holes 90 extending through the lower shoulder straps 88 and each of the upper shoulder straps 86 has a buckle 92 which is coupled to the distal end 84 of the upper shoulder straps 86. The buckle 92 on each of the upper shoulder straps 86 insertably receives the distal end 84 of a respective one of the lower shoulder straps 88. The buckle 92 on each of the upper shoulder straps 86 engages a respective one of the holes 90 in the respective lower shoulder strap 88 for tightening the shoulder straps 80 around the user's shoulder 82.

In use, each of the shoulder straps 80 is secured around the user's shoulders 82 and the waist strap is secured around the user's waist 68. One or more packs of roofing shingles 18 is loaded onto the load supports 16. In this way the user can transport the roofing shingles 18 up a ladder 20 in a hand's free manner thereby facilitating the user to properly hold onto the ladder 20 while the user is climbing the ladder 20. Thus, the user can safely transport the roofing shingles 18 onto the roof of a building while facilitating the user to climb the ladder 20 in a safe manner.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

1. A carrying frame assembly being wearable on a user's back for carrying packs of roofing shingles up a ladder, said assembly comprising: a frame being planar and longitudinally elongated wherein said frame is configured to extend along a full length of a user's back when said frame is worn on the user's back, said frame having a pair of load supports each being integrated into said frame wherein each of said load supports is configured to support a pack of shingles on said frame thereby facilitating the user to carry the pack of shingles up a ladder; a head rest being coupled to said frame, said head rest extending from said frame in a coplanar position wherein said head rest is configured to rest against the user's head when said frame is worn; a plurality of upper back cushions, each of said upper back cushions being coupled to said frame Wherein each of said upper back cushions is configured to rest against the user's back when said frame is worn; a lower back cushion being coupled to said frame wherein said lower back cushion is configured to rest against the user's back when said frame is worn; a pair of waist straps, each of said waist straps being coupled to said frame wherein each of said waist straps is configured to be extended around the user's waist, said pair of waist straps being matable to each other to form a closed loop wherein said pair of waist straps is configured to secure said frame to the user's back; and a plurality of shoulder straps, each of said shoulder straps being coupled to said frame wherein each of said shoulder straps is configured to be extended over a respective one of the user's shoulders for wearing said frame on the user's back.
 2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein: said frame comprises a plurality of horizontal members extending between a plurality of vertical members, each of said vertical members having a length being greater than the length of said horizontal members, said plurality of horizontal members including a top member, a bottom member and a middle member; each of said load supports is coupled to and extends rearwardly away from said bottom member, each of said load supports having a distal end with respect to said bottom member, each of said load supports having a bend being positioned between said bottom member and said distal end to define a first portion forming an angle with a second portion; said first portion of each of said load supports is oriented perpendicular to said bottom support wherein said first portion of each of said load supports is configured to support the pack of shingles; and said second portion of each of said load supports is oriented parallel to said vertical supports wherein said second portion of each of said load supports is configured to inhibit the pack of shingles from falling rearwardly off of said load supports.
 3. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein said head rest comprises: a pair of stems each extending upwardly from said top member; and a cushion having a front surface and a perimeter surface, said perimeter surface being coupled to a distal end of each of said stems wherein said cushion is configured to have the user's head rest against said front surface, said cushion being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said cushion is configured to enhance comfort for the user.
 4. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein each of said upper back cushions has a front side and a back side, said back side of each of said upper back cushions being coupled to a respective one of said vertical members, each of said upper back cushions being positioned between said middle member and said top member, each of said upper back cushions being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said plurality of upper back cushions is configured to enhance comfort for the user.
 5. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein said lower back cushion has a rear side and a forward side, said rear side being coupled to said bottom member, said lower back cushion being elongated to extend along a substantial length of said bottom member.
 6. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein each of said waist straps extends away from a respective one of said vertical members, each of said waist straps being aligned with said bottom member, each of said waist straps having a distal end with respect to said respective vertical member, a first one of said waist straps having a plurality of holes extending through said first waist strap, a second one of said waist straps having a buckle being coupled to said distal end of said second waist strap, said buckle insertably receiving said distal end of said first waist strap having said buckle engaging a respective one of said holes in said first waist strap for tightening said waist straps around the user's waist.
 7. The assembly according to claim 2, wherein: each of said shoulder straps is a looped around a respective one of said vertical members, each of said shoulder straps having a distal end; said plurality of shoulder straps includes a set of upper shoulder straps and a set of lower shoulder straps; each of lower shoulder straps has a plurality of holes extending through said lower shoulder straps; each of said upper shoulder straps has a buckle being coupled to said distal end of said upper shoulder straps, said buckle on each of said upper shoulder straps insertably receiving said distal end of a respective one of said lower shoulder straps, said buckle on each of said upper shoulder straps engaging a respective one of said holes in said respective lower shoulder strap for tightening said shoulder straps around the user's shoulder.
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A carrying frame assembly being wearable on a user's back for carrying packs of roofing shingles up a ladder, said assembly comprising: a frame being planar and longitudinally elongated wherein said frame is configured to extend along a full length of a user's back when said frame is worn on the user's back, said frame having a pair of load supports each being integrated into said frame wherein each of said load supports is configured to support a pack of shingles on said frame thereby facilitating the user to carry the pack of shingles up a ladder, said frame comprising a plurality of horizontal members extending between a plurality of vertical members, each of said vertical members having a length being greater than the length of said horizontal members, said plurality of horizontal members including a top member, a bottom member and a middle member, each of said load supports being coupled to and extending rearwardly away from said bottom member, each of said load supports having a distal end with respect to said bottom member, each of said load supports having a bend being positioned between said bottom member and said distal end to define a first portion forming an angle with a second portion, said first portion of each of said load supports being oriented perpendicular to said bottom support wherein said first portion of each of said load supports is configured to support the pack of shingles, said second portion of each of said load supports being oriented parallel to said vertical supports wherein said second portion of each of said load supports is configured to inhibit the pack of shingles from falling rearwardly off of said load supports; a head rest being coupled to said frame, said head rest extending from said frame in a coplanar position wherein said head rest is configured to rest against the user's head when said frame is worn, said head rest comprising: a pair of stems each extending upwardly from said top member; and a cushion having a front surface and a perimeter surface, said perimeter surface being coupled to a distal end of each of said stems wherein said cushion is configured to have the user's head rest against said front surface, said cushion being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said cushion is configured to enhance comfort for the user; a plurality of upper back cushions, each of said upper back cushions being coupled to said frame Wherein each of said upper back cushions is configured to rest against the user's back when said frame is worn, each of said upper back cushions having a front side and a back side, said back side of each of said upper back cushions being coupled to a respective one of said vertical members, each of said upper back cushions being positioned between said middle member and said top member, each of said upper back cushions being comprised of a resiliently compressible material wherein said plurality of upper back cushions is configured to enhance comfort for the user; a lower back cushion being coupled to said frame wherein said tower back cushion is configured to rest against the user's back when said frame is worn, said lower back cushion having a rear side and a forward side, said rear side being coupled to said bottom member, said lower back cushion being elongated to extend along a substantial length of said bottom member; a pair of waist straps, each of said waist straps being coupled to said frame wherein each of said waist straps is configured to be extended around the user's waist, said pair of waist straps being matable to each other to form a closed loop wherein said pair of waist straps is configured to secure said frame to the user's back, each of said waist straps extending away from a respective one of said vertical members, each of said waist straps being aligned with said bottom member, each of said waist straps having a distal end with respect to said respective vertical member, a first one of said waist straps having a plurality of holes extending through said first waist strap, a second one of said waist straps having a buckle being coupled to said distal end of said second waist strap, said buckle insertably receiving said distal end of said first waist strap having said buckle engaging a respective one of said holes in said first waist strap for tightening said waist straps around the user's waist; and a plurality of shoulder straps, each of said shoulder straps being coupled to said frame wherein each of said shoulder straps is configured to be extended over a respective one of the user's shoulders for wearing said frame on the user's back, each of said shoulder straps being a looped around a respective one of said vertical members, each of said shoulder straps having a distal end, said plurality of shoulder straps including a set of upper shoulder straps and a set of lower shoulder straps, each of lower shoulder straps having a plurality of holes extending through said lower shoulder straps, each of said upper shoulder straps having a buckle being coupled to said distal end of said upper shoulder straps, said buckle on each of said upper shoulder straps insertably receiving said distal end of a respective one of said lower shoulder straps, said buckle on each of said upper shoulder straps engaging a respective one of said holes in said respective lower shoulder strap for tightening said shoulder straps around the user's shoulder. 